No0b question....

Virginia_Ghost · 07-10-2010, 10:36 PM

Ok, I get the salt test for a Hygrometer...and I get the cool biz about shilila or other ceramic beads being preset to a given humidity...

So My question is this... If I have a fiven pack of beads set to a specific RH, why can't I use that and a ziploc bag to calibrate my hygrometer? or Can I?

Keep in mind, I identified this as a no0b question...I R No0B.

lightning9191 · 07-11-2010, 10:00 AM

It should work if the beads are maintaining the advertised humidity.

07-13-2010, 06:40 PM

The salt will be a more reliable indicator. Beads fluctuate a bit--at least mine do.

LooseCard · 07-13-2010, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack1000

The salt will be a more reliable indicator. Beads fluctuate a bit--at least mine do.

I'd agree.
I have beads in my totes, but used Salt to verify my Hygro.

CigarNut · 07-13-2010, 10:39 PM

Use the salt test to verify/calibrate your hygrometer. Then use the hygrometer to verify your beads

SaltyMcGee · 07-13-2010, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CigarNut

Use the salt test to verify/calibrate your hygrometer. Then use the hygrometer to verify your beads

Can't put it any better than that.

CigarNut · 07-14-2010, 09:12 AM

BTW, if you don't want to mess with the salt test Boveda makes a Hygrometer Calibration pack (salt test in a packet) that you can buy.

md4958 · 07-14-2010, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CigarNut

BTW, if you don't want to mess with the salt test Boveda makes a Hygrometer Calibration pack (salt test in a packet) that you can buy.

Makes life easy-breezy

waffle · 07-14-2010, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by md4958

Makes life easy-breezy

Here's a link to Famous-Smoke's 75% testers... if you get to $50 you can use the promo code "ronandfez" for $10 off your purchase as well.

CigarNut · 07-14-2010, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by waffle

Here's a link to Famous-Smoke's 75% testers... if you get to $50 you can use the promo code "ronandfez" for $10 off your purchase as well.

Actually that link is for the 75% Boveda Packs -- you can use them for testing, but they are not meant for testing and calibration. The link to the Calibration packs is here: http://www.famous-smoke.com/boveda+o...+pk/item+23350.

The Boveda packs are designed for a specific RH, but can fluctuate a bit. The Calibration kits are not supposed to fluctuate.

It probably does not make a lot of difference, but just wanted to make sure that the information posted here was accurate.

I actually sell the calibration kits for a $1 with the purchase of a hygrometer just to encourage people to get and use the calibration kits.

galaga · 07-14-2010, 12:48 PM

Sure, both work the same way.

07-10-2010, 10:36 PM	#1
Virginia_Ghost Rookie, at best. Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Bo Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 320 Trading: (6)	No0b question.... Ok, I get the salt test for a Hygrometer...and I get the cool biz about shilila or other ceramic beads being preset to a given humidity... So My question is this... If I have a fiven pack of beads set to a specific RH, why can't I use that and a ziploc bag to calibrate my hygrometer? or Can I? Keep in mind, I identified this as a no0b question...I R No0B. __________________ Will the machines just take over already? I'm tired of doing stuff.

07-11-2010, 10:00 AM	#2
lightning9191 I think I'm normal... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 1,007 Trading: (8)	Re: No0b question.... It should work if the beads are maintaining the advertised humidity. __________________ I eat gummy bears by tearing them limb from limb and eating their heads last.

07-13-2010, 06:40 PM	#3
Jack1000 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: No0b question.... The salt will be a more reliable indicator. Beads fluctuate a bit--at least mine do.

07-13-2010, 10:39 PM	#5
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: No0b question.... Use the salt test to verify/calibrate your hygrometer. Then use the hygrometer to verify your beads __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

07-14-2010, 09:12 AM	#7
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: No0b question.... BTW, if you don't want to mess with the salt test Boveda makes a Hygrometer Calibration pack (salt test in a packet) that you can buy. __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

07-14-2010, 12:48 PM	#11
galaga Just call me Slappy. Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,832 Trading: (3)	Re: No0b question.... Sure, both work the same way. __________________ I may be easy, but I'm sure as hell ain't cheap....